Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
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Country overviewAfghanistan
M4.7 Earthquake near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region (Afghanistan)
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About this earthquake
On December 6, 2025 at 13:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region (Afghanistan). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
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Details
ID
3585276da3091caac7d6adfd6f65a7637da30d85
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-06 13:07:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
37.11000,
68.45000
Temperature
9.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (103 km)
Regional average: 103 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Afghanistan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 150 Catalogue entries
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